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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.137465202The best Kananaskis hotels and hostels to stay athttps://www.jodyrobbins.com/kananaskis-hotels/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/kananaskis-hotels/#commentsMon, 25 May 2020 14:56:03 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=13190Stay-cations are on the rise and who doesn't love a mountain getaway? Campsites get booked out fast, but if you're willing to pay a little more, there are several hotels in the Kananaskis region that fit the bill. I found one with summer rates from $120! From luxury resorts to hostels to everything in between, here's a look at K-country accommodation options.

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/kananaskis-hotels/feed/613190Headed to Banff for kayaking? You’ll want to read this first!https://www.jodyrobbins.com/banff-kayaking/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/banff-kayaking/#commentsTue, 19 May 2020 12:52:58 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=13108Once restrictions have lifted, hiking in Banff is a no brainer. Kayaking is another invigorating way to explore this epic National Park. If you're looking for something different to do that's close to Calgary this summer, check out these top spots for kayaking in Banff and Lake Louise. We've got rental information, too!

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/banff-kayaking/feed/213108Wondering what to do in Franklin TN? 20 fun attractionshttps://www.jodyrobbins.com/what-to-do-in-franklin-tn/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/what-to-do-in-franklin-tn/#commentsTue, 12 May 2020 14:55:15 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=13073One of the best trips I took in 2019 was to a town (small city actually) you've probably never heard of: Franklin, Tennessee. Situated just outside of Nashville, Franklin is where tons of celebrities live. It's chic and discreet and has everything going for it - except big city swagger. When travel eventually returns to normal, post COVID-19, I will most definitely head back. If you're looking for a destination with incredible food, shopping and entertainment, you'll want to check out Franklin, too. When the time is right.

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/what-to-do-in-franklin-tn/feed/1313073The best essential oils for child anxietyhttps://www.jodyrobbins.com/essential-oils-for-child-anxiety/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/essential-oils-for-child-anxiety/#commentsMon, 04 May 2020 14:18:14 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=13040Even without the added stress of COVID-19, children today face a wide range of stressors that can be hard for them (and their caregivers) to deal with. I've always been curious about the use of essential oils for child anxiety, as a way to help them cope. Here's a look at the best essential oils to deal with stress, anxiety and sleepless nights, no matter your age.

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/essential-oils-for-child-anxiety/feed/113040How to Have the Best Kayaking Experience in Calgary and Areahttps://www.jodyrobbins.com/kayaking-calgary/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/kayaking-calgary/#commentsMon, 20 Apr 2020 12:40:34 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=12888I love being active outdoors, but if I'm being honest, I have zero upper body strength. Canoeing (and blow drying my hair!) exhausts me, but kayaking, well that's something I can get behind. We did a deep dive into the best kayaking spots in and around Calgary, Edmonton and the Kananaskis region, and have all the deets on how to score rentals, so you can be first out come summer.

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/kayaking-calgary/feed/212888Everything you need to know about spring break in Montrealhttps://www.jodyrobbins.com/spring-break-montreal/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/spring-break-montreal/#commentsFri, 10 Apr 2020 14:56:39 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=12834To be clear, I'm not urging anyone to travel right now. I do think it's allowable to think about travel and use this time to research future trips. Many of us had our spring break plans derailed, and so long as it's safe to do so, I'll definitely get out of dodge this time next year. I tapped our Montreal correspondent (I so love that I have one!) for all the fabulous things you'd want to do in that fine city. Hope you enjoy.

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/spring-break-montreal/feed/112834What’s the minimum you need to get done?https://www.jodyrobbins.com/whats-the-minimum-you-need-to-get-done/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/whats-the-minimum-you-need-to-get-done/#commentsWed, 08 Apr 2020 18:18:31 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=12831Are you being like me and beating yourself up over projects not completed or even started? I had all these grand visions of everything I'd get done while being stuck at home during COVID-19. We're almost a month in and I have little to show for it, except a few additional pounds. Here's how I'm changing my mindset by lowering the bar and celebrating smaller, daily accomplishments.

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/whats-the-minimum-you-need-to-get-done/feed/312831These are the best Kananaskis hikes – from easy to advancedhttps://www.jodyrobbins.com/kananaskis-hikes/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/kananaskis-hikes/#commentsFri, 03 Apr 2020 12:27:13 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=12767If you're housebound (as we currently are), I bet you're itching to get back to the mountains. Hiking season will eventually return to Canada, and when it does, you may want to try out some new trails. Here's a look at some of the best Kananaskis hikes within easy striking distance of Calgary.

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/kananaskis-hikes/feed/112767How a college student is coping with COVID-19https://www.jodyrobbins.com/how-a-college-student-is-coping-with-covid-19/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/how-a-college-student-is-coping-with-covid-19/#respondTue, 31 Mar 2020 13:48:03 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=12783Everyone is handling the uncertainness of COVID-19 differently, so I'm reaching out to others to get their perspective. Here's a look at how a college student is dealing with classes cancelled and being stuck at home with her parents.

]]>https://www.jodyrobbins.com/how-a-college-student-is-coping-with-covid-19/feed/012783Here’s how I’m coping amid COVID – thanks to 5 therapistshttps://www.jodyrobbins.com/covid-coping-thanks-to-5-therapists/
https://www.jodyrobbins.com/covid-coping-thanks-to-5-therapists/#respondThu, 26 Mar 2020 17:34:54 +0000https://www.jodyrobbins.com/?p=12785How are you coping amid COVID-induced anxiety? I'm doing better thanks to talking to not one, not two, not three or four, but five licensed psychologists last week. It was for work, but a gal can glean personal insight from expert advice, can't she? In this post I'm sharing their advice in the hopes it helps you as much as it did me.